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City of Valdosta

Purchasing Technician

$19.05 an hour

  • Valdosta, GA
  • Finance

Found by HiredNow AI on Aug 27, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Pay: $19.05 to $19.05 per hour

Description

This position performs technical duties related to the city's purchasing functions.

· Receives and reviews purchase requisitions; processes purchase orders; processes purchase order change requests.
· Verifies approvals and reviews information to confirm quotes and invoices match corresponding purchase orders.
· Facilitates GovDeals pick-ups, filing, and customer service needs.
· Receives and processes open records requests.
· Serves as P-Card Administrator. Issues new cards, training, and auditing.
· Assists with membership management.
· Assists the Purchasing Agent through the bid process.
· Assists in Abatements.
· Updates and maintains all vendor information.
· Maintains purchasing files and records according to retention policies.
· Performs other related duties.
Requirements

  • Knowledge of purchasing and bidding procedures.
  • Knowledge of available vendors and current prices.
  • Knowledge of federal, state and city purchasing laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
  • Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
  • Skill in the operation of standard office equipment.
  • Skill in the completion of required reports.
  • Skill in the maintenance of files and records.
  • Skill in the provision of customer services.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Apply at City of Valdosta